New Compound Treats MRSA in Mice

MRSA, an antibiotic-resistant staph infection, can be deadly, especially to people with weakened immune systems. Researchers have discovered a new anti-MRSA compound and tested it in mice. All 20 infected mice that received the compound survived. The compound also boosted the power of methicillin against the bacterium, potentially reinstating the antibiotic as an effective drug against MRSA infections in people. The work could lead to new treatments for infections caused by MRSA, including combination therapies that involve methicillin, as well as completely new antibiotics.
Source: NIGMS Biomedical Beat - Category: Research Source Type: news